Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane MiltonNew billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA’s deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
NAPLES Naples tops the U.S. News & World Report list for places to retire in 2025 at number 1 spot If you could pick a place to retire, what city would you choose?
What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression — both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department launches annual toy drive The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children in need this holiday season.
Bruno’s of Brooklyn opens new downtown Fort Myers location The new Bruno’s of Brooklyn Italian Eatery opens the evening of Nov. 18 at 2149 First St. in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA deadline looms for Lee County: flood insurance discounts at risk FEMA will soon announce whether homeowners in five different areas of Lee County will keep that 25% discount on their flood insurance policies long term.
NORTH FORT MYERS Man wanted for grand theft at North Fort Myers Dollar Tree SWFL Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for committing grand theft at a Dollar Tree in North Fort Myers last week.
WINK NEWS 1 dead from e-coli outbreak due to carrots sold in popular grocery stores The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an outbreak of e-coli linked to tainted carrots.
FORT MYERS Lee County Library System announces annual Fandom Fest The Lee County Library System is inviting people of all ages to bring cosplay and pop culture fun to its annual Fandom Fest.
FORT MYERS Lee County opens Royal Palms Avenue parking lot for downtown Fort Myers workers Lee County has announced the opening of the Royal Palms Avenue parking lot, which will be used by downtown workers and become paid public parking on nights and weekends.
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA’s deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
NAPLES Naples tops the U.S. News & World Report list for places to retire in 2025 at number 1 spot If you could pick a place to retire, what city would you choose?
What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression — both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department launches annual toy drive The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children in need this holiday season.
Bruno’s of Brooklyn opens new downtown Fort Myers location The new Bruno’s of Brooklyn Italian Eatery opens the evening of Nov. 18 at 2149 First St. in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA deadline looms for Lee County: flood insurance discounts at risk FEMA will soon announce whether homeowners in five different areas of Lee County will keep that 25% discount on their flood insurance policies long term.
NORTH FORT MYERS Man wanted for grand theft at North Fort Myers Dollar Tree SWFL Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for committing grand theft at a Dollar Tree in North Fort Myers last week.
WINK NEWS 1 dead from e-coli outbreak due to carrots sold in popular grocery stores The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an outbreak of e-coli linked to tainted carrots.
FORT MYERS Lee County Library System announces annual Fandom Fest The Lee County Library System is inviting people of all ages to bring cosplay and pop culture fun to its annual Fandom Fest.
FORT MYERS Lee County opens Royal Palms Avenue parking lot for downtown Fort Myers workers Lee County has announced the opening of the Royal Palms Avenue parking lot, which will be used by downtown workers and become paid public parking on nights and weekends.
LEE COUNTY Lee County GOP chairman under investigation for battery The chairman of the Republican party in Lee County is under investigation for alleged battery. Jonathan Martin, who is also running to replace State Sen. Ray Rodrigues for Florida state district 33, is under a summons request for alleged battery, according to an executive order by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Martin, who is also a member […]
COLLIER COUNTY June crash claims life of Miami woman in Collier County A 68-year-old Miami woman who was a passenger in a vehicle that crashed last month in Collier County has died. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the SUV, driven by a 33-year-old Miami woman, was traveling east on Oil Well Road, when it approached a stop sign at the intersection of State Road 29. The […]
FORT MYERS Suspect accused of stealing from Fort Myers Target Fort Myers police are attempting to identify a man they say has stolen from several stores over the past year. In recent incidents, on June 16 and 21, the man is suspected of stealing more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from the Target store at the Forum. According to police, he always steals the same […]
HARLEM HEIGHTS Guilty verdict for man who shot woman in front of children at Harlem Heights neighborhood A 43-year-old Harlem Heights man has been found guilty of shooting a woman in front of a group of children, according to the state attorney’s office. Bacilio Antemate Xolo was convicted of attempted second-degree murder and four counts of child abuse, according to the State Attorney’s Office. The crime happened on Nov. 4, 2019, at […]
FORT MYERS BEACH U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offering free boat inspections on Fort Myers Beach Do you want to get your boat checked out for free before you hit the water this weekend? The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering free safety inspections Saturday morning on Fort Myers Beach. It’s at the Moss Marina on Harbor Court from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To fill out a form to schedule […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Fire breaks out on Fishermans Wharf on Fort Myers Beach A building on Fort Myers Beach had to be evacuated after a fire Saturday morning. It started around 2 a.m. at a building on Fishermans Wharf that operates as the Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center. Fire crews arrived to a 2-alarm fire but were able to get it under control in about 90 minutes. […]
FORT MYERS New Florida Purple Alert system could help find missing adults with certain disabilities The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has launched a new alert system to help find missing adults with mental, cognitive, intellectual or developmental disabilities who do not meet the criteria for a statewide Silver Alert. The Purple Alert plan was established by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to […]
ALVA Health alert: Blue-green algae found in Franklin Lock The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of blue-green algae in the Franklin Lock. The alert is due to a water sample taken on Monday. The public is asked to exercise caution in and around Franklin Lock C43 Canal – S79 (Upstream). Residents and visitors are […]
FORT MYERS SWFL congressional candidate Cindy Banyai arrested during abortion protest in DC A Southwest Florida candidate for Congress is under arrest. Democrat Cindy Banyai said she was arrested while protesting outside the U.S. Supreme Court over its decision to overturn Roe V. Wade. Banyai is running to unseat Congressman Byron Donalds, (R-Naples). Banyai also ran against Donalds in 2020 and lost. According to a news release from […]
IMMOKALEE Search at Immokalee home leads to drugs, arrest of 1 A 51-year-old man was arrested after authorities searched his Immokalee home. Eric Frazier faces charges of possession of fentanyl, possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana over 20 grams. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a search warrant led to Frazier’s arrest and the discovery of 3.6 grams of fentanyl, which could kill 1,800 […]